Duty of care is a matter of common law, but what does that really mean? The 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act states that all employers have a duty to do whatever is ‘reasonably practicable’ to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of their employees. But how can you be sure that you are […]
If you are thinking about what your responsibilities for health and safety are, you are on the right track. Don’t assume it’s up to someone else – everyone has their part to play! Duties and responsibilities will differ depending on the industry you are working in, the size of your organization, and your role. From […]
You might be trying to work out who is responsible for health and safety in the workplace, and the short answer is: everyone! So what about employees? Even though the employer has primary legal responsibility, employees have their part to play. Regardless of your employment or contractual arrangement, you have a common law duty of […]
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